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Why You Should Want To Be An Otter

Is the Otter Life for You?

Jess Kaplan
Feb 01, 2016
University of Vermont
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Why You Should Want To Be An Otter
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Out of any other animal in the world, there is one that is better than them all. The cute, adorable otter. Not only will their superiority to all other animals become evident in this article, but it will also highlight the reasons why you will want to become an otter.

1. Otters play all day.


Obviously most animals don’t have grueling responsibilities, so often they spend their days basking in the sun and relaxing. Oh- but not Otters. Otters spend their days frolicking through the river with their best friends. They do somersaults, wrestle, and slide from destination to destination.

2. Otters have the super fast metabolisms.

A river otters metabolism is 50% higher than its equivalent sized land mammal. So basically, they have to eat even more, but they won't get fat. Imagine a world where you can mow-face all day, and gain no unwanted weight. That is a world I would like to live in.

3. Otters hold hands while they sleep!

Otters don't worry about who is the big spoon and who is the little spoon, or about cuddling at all! It is all programmed into their little heads that they will hold hands while they sleep so that they don't float away from one another. True love.

4. It is socially acceptable to eat off your belly if you are an Otter.

Otters put rocks on their tummies, and then bang shellfish against it to crack it open and discover the treasure inside. Otters also dine on crabs, squid, octopi, and various fish. So basically, they eat only the best, and only when it's at its freshest. If a human eats off his/her stomach, they are judged, looked down upon, and told to "learn table manners."

Still not convinced being an Otter is for you? Take this short quiz!

1. Do you hate working out?

[ ] YES! [ ] No

2. Is ball life?

[ ] YES! [ ] No

3. Does your inner child come out on water slides?

[ ] YES! [ ] No


4. Are you a great dancer?

[ ] YES! [ ] No

5. Can you play a mean air guitar?

[ ] YES! [ ] No

6. Would you say you're a pro at relaxing?

[ ] YES! [ ] No

If you answered 'YES!' to any of these questions, Congrats! The Otter life is for you!

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